A student first...not an athlete who happened to attend college

<p>Although there are a number of books out on athletic scholarships and lists of schools that provide the sport on the NCAA level, it is very difficult to get info on how much scholarship is available for a given sport. Georgetown basketball is supported with full rides. Georgetown swimming and diving don't get a dime. Notre Dame football gets full freight, Notre Dame swimming the last I heard gets one full scholarship that they cut up and distribute. Because the situation can change from year to year, and moment to moment as the scholarships are distributed, you need to talk to the coach directly and ask what is exactly available. Do your homework first by researching the level of skill the team has and if your student is a draw there. If he is, do ask about what money is going to be available. My son found the coaches very honest about that. Many told him what was available and what was already earmarked for some hot prospect, and if he even had a shot at what was left.</p>